How are these The boot scrub bays There are two types of boot scrub bays, the ‘Sit Myrtle Rust and pathogens spread? Down’ and the ‘Walk Through’. Use the walk The movement of items or equipment that have through bays every time you enter a track. Phytophthora prevention been in contact with these pathogens/ fungus can become contaminated and result in their spread into new environments. Equipment which may be in contact with the pathogens include: • Vehicles, bike tyres • Clothing, bags, hats/caps, rain jackets, footwear, hiking poles, walking sticks • Sporting equipment, golf clubs, bowling balls • Garden equipment including lawn mowers • Camping equipment • Importation of infected soil, potting mix, mulch, cut flowers, potted plants. ‘Sit Down’ ‘Walk Through’ 1. Read sign 5. Close lid 2. Scrub boots 6. Thank you for 3. Open dip tray helping protect Lord Howe Island 4. Dip shoes, poles etc Protecting Paradise Lord Howe Island Myrtle rust & Phytophthora are exotic pathogens that can cause the death of certain plants. Please observe the strict quarantine regulations as these pathogens have the potential to cause How to clean your gear major damage to Lord Howe Island’s (LHI’s) To help protect the island against the risk of unique vegetation. Mountain Rose (Metrosideros nervulosa) © Jack Shick infection by Phytophthora, Myrtle rust and For more information or to report a suspected infestation of a other plant pathogens please remove any soil/ plant pathogen please contact the Lord Howe Island Board mud from gear and treat all gear that has been [email protected] www.lhib.nsw.gov.au in contact with soil or infected plants on the Lagoon Road, Lord Howe Island, NSW 2898 Lord Howe Island Group inscribed on the World mainland. This also applies to returning residents. Phone: (02) 6563 2066 Fax: (02) 6563 2127 Heritage List in 1982 Myrtle Rust Phytophthora Upon Arrival Lord Howe Island (LHI) is currently Myrtle rust free. Phytophthora is an exotic root rot fungus. It has Help keep it that way. killed large areas of native forest on mainland Ask your accommodation provider about Australia and is spread through infected soil. LHI Myrtle Rust (Puccina psidii) is an exotic fungus that how to comply with quarantine regulations. has many plants that are at risk from this fungus. impacts plants from the Myrtaceae family. This exotic fungus has spread along the east coast of Australia causing widespread decline of susceptible plants. Wash all clothes (if not cleaned before leaving home). Brush footwear and accessories to remove soil/mud. Vacuum bags and pockets to remove seeds and soil. Items such as boots, bags, hats, sporting equipment and walking poles should be washed or sprayed with 70% methylated spirits and water or Quatsan®1:500 to ensure gear is free of Myrtle Myrtle rust on Metrosideros sclerocarpa. Phytophthora dieback from Middle Head Sydney. rust spore, Phytophthora and other plant diseases. Laboratory Photo © Louise Morin, CSIRO. Photo - The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Myrtle rust affects plants leaves and flower buds and can cause plant death. It has a bright yellow fruiting stage. Lord Howe Island’s endemic Quarantine matters Myrtaceae plants, including the Mountain rose are susceptible to Myrtle rust and are at risk if it arrives to the island. DO NOT touch or collect plants suspected of having Myrtle rust as this will spread the disease. You can help by 1) Clean your gear sending a photo of suspected Myrtle rust infestations 2) advise of Throughout your visit on LHI regularly scrub and Yellow spores of Myrtle Rust the approximate location clean your shoes and (Puccinia psidii). and 3) report immediately Photo © R.O. Makinson your walking poles using - contact details over. Golfing equipment the boot scrubbing bays can be cleaned at Help us Protect Paradise provided (see over). The import of Myrtaceous plants to LHI is prohibited the LHI golf course..